Gorman-Rupp VGH Series are heavy-duty pumps used on a variety of applications, from clean fluids to dirty liquids and mild abrasives. The pumps feature a standard ductile iron casing, gray iron impeller with replaceable iron wear rings and a tungsten carbide/silicon carbide cartridge mechanical seal with fluorocarbon elastomers. VGH pumps are supplied with a heavy-duty oil lubricated bearing pedestal for V-belt driving or can be mounted to electric motors if needed.
PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
SEAL DETAIL
PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
- Size: 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” (64 mm x 38 mm) Raised Face Flanges.
- Casing: Ductile Iron.
- Maximum Operating Pressure 182 psi (1255 kPa).*
- Enclosed Type, Six Vane Impeller: Gray Iron 40.
- Handles 17/64” (7 mm) Diameter Spherical Solids.
- Impeller Shaft: Steel 1045.
- Two Replaceable Wear Rings: Gray Iron 25.
- Seal Plate: Ductile Iron.
- Bypass Flush Piping.
- Bearing Housing: Gray Iron 25.
- Radial Bearing: Open Single Row Ball.
- Thrust Bearing: Open Double Row Ball.
- Bearing Lubrication: SAE 30 Non‐Detergent Oil.
- Gaskets: Nitrile Rubber.
- Hardware: Standard Plated Steel.
- Bearing Housing Level Oiler.
SEAL DETAIL
Mechanical, Self‐Lubricated. Silicon Carbide Rotating and Stationary Faces. Fluorocarbon Elastomers (DuPont Viton or Equivalent). Stainless Steel 316 Shaft Sleeve and Spring. Maximum Temperature of Liquid Pumped, 160F (71C).